The Laureus Sports Awards will take place on April 20 in Madrid, Spain, honoring athletes and teams across eight categories. Among the nominees for the prestigious Sportsman of the Year award is MotoGP world champion Marc Márquez. He is competing against notable rivals including Mondo Duplantis, the current pole vault world record holder and defending champion, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, footballer Ousmane Dembélé—who won the Ballon d’Or 2025 and the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain—cycling champion Tadej Pogačar, and Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner. This year’s event brings together elite competitors from a wide range of sports.
McLaren Contends in Sports Team of the Year Category
Formula 1 is represented by McLaren, which is nominated for the Sports Team of the Year award after securing their second consecutive Constructors’ World Championship. The Woking-based racing team faces stiff competition from several other top teams, including England’s women’s football team, champions of Euro 2025, Europe’s Ryder Cup team, winners of the 2025 edition, India’s women’s cricket team, victors of the home World Cup, the NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder, and the football club Paris Saint-Germain. McLaren’s nomination highlights their continued prominence in global motorsport.
Lando Norris in the Running for Breakthrough of the Year
Lando Norris has earned a nomination in the Breakthrough of the Year category following his first Formula 1 world championship title. He will compete with a diverse group of athletes including footballer Désiré Doué, tennis player João Fonseca, basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, world darts champion Luke Littler, and Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi. Norris’s recognition reflects his rapid rise and impact in the Formula 1 world.
Full Range of Laureus Sports Awards Nominees
The Laureus Sports Awards gather some of the world’s top-performing athletes and teams, showcasing outstanding achievements throughout the year. With categories covering individual and team accomplishments, the event is a major highlight in the international sporting calendar and will celebrate excellence across a variety of disciplines.
